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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
6
The Aberdeen Herald asks readers to notify the Herald Office by phone 568 at 309 East Wishkah Street about issues with missing delivery. The paper touts itself as Grays Harbor County’s oldest and most circulated publication.
The piece condemns the I W W as a criminal syndicalist threat to labor, arguing intelligent unionists see no common ground with the I W W and that its fundraising for Everett rioters harms organized labor. It cites Chicago Federation of Labor president Fitzpatrick praising fair trials and denounces I W W sabotage.
Town skeptics debunk a circulating rumor that the proposed Aberdeen paper mill would hold Charley Creek water for free city supply or for South Aberdeen mills. City officials confirm the water is not saleable except for a specific purpose outlined in the city agreement with the paper company.
The city approved a franchise allowing the owner to lay piping over or on streets, a move councils rarely authorize.
The council commends the engineer action to plan a new grade for North G street and requires it be established before the Benn homestead schoolhouse is built. The grade should rise gradually from the end of the paved street at Second Street to the hill terminus.
The article explains two rug making methods, woven and tufted, with tufted rugs described as oriental and built on hemp warp using colored wool and animal hair tufts. It traces historical development from 7th century Saracens to European centers like Wilton and Axminster, and notes technological advances including the Jacquard loom and American rag rugs from colonial times.
A department of commerce bulletin notes shark skins could become valuable leather material. The bureau of fisheries highlights toughness and attractive surface patterns, with larger sharks offering substantial body and rising demand if tanning experiments succeed.
Henry 8 Graves chief of the forest service reports 1915 fires totaled 6 324 versus 7 018 in 1914 and a five year average of 4 759. The timber burned reached 155 416 acres about 30 percent below the 1911-15 average. Average loss per fire stood at 60 41 dollars with 44 percent of fires under one quarter acre.
There were 133,442 more cattle and horses and 605,338 more sheep and goats using the national forests in 1916 than in 1915. This increase occurred despite large reductions of grazing lands, due to better stock handling and deeper knowledge of range forage and carrying capacity.
A pink spun silk garment features a deep detachable collar with four snap-on buttons a wide belt and patch pockets. The piece is praised as fashionable and practical for children, highlighting its appeal and comfort in a period style.
About 10 390 acres of denuded lands within national forests were reforested in fiscal year 1916. A total of 6 146 637 trees were planted and 8 280 pounds of tree seed were sown.
Tests at the forest products laboratory in Madison Wisconsin show that adding four nails to each end increases the strength of canned food boxes by about 300 percent. The finding emphasizes metal reinforcement in packaging design.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast-penetrating, easy to apply remedy for rheumatism pains and aches. Claims quick relief for strains sprains muscle soreness and common external pains, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
In Grays Harbor County Washington the matter of the estate of Susan H Stevens Deceased Executrix Sarah E Jameson has filed final account and petition for distribution The court sets April 14 1917 at 30 o clock in the forenoon at the Grays Harbor County Courthouse Montesano Washington for hearing and settlement All interested persons must appear to show cause why residue should not be distributed as law directs Publication ordered in the Aberdeen Herald for four weeks prior to the day of hearing Donen open court March 12 1917 Judge Ben Sheekis resp' of first publication March 16 and west of last publication April 6
The piece argues the nation is drifting toward government ownership of railroads not by popular choice but due to inadequate private investment. It notes 1915 had record low new construction since the Civil War and says managers cannot secure capital as railroad rates stay rigid while costs rise, threatening future expansion without private profits to attract capital.
The rise of trust movements after 1898 led to hundreds of large combinations with vast capitalization. Accounting enabled executives to manage vast holdings as efficiently as small firms, boosting profits and industry, while claiming business without knowledge and knowledge without accounting spell failure.
Official publication of the Aberdeen State Bank financial condition at close of business March 5 1917 in Aberdeen Washington. It lists resources loans and discounts securities cash on hand due from banks and other items with totals and a notary sworn affirmation by cashier G W Ripley and directors George Nyere and R B Motherwell. A later note reports a raid on the steamer Svea with whiskey and hard cider seized. no arrests were made.
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